According to the National Retail Federation, 183.4 million people are expected to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals - an increase from 2023 with a total of 182 million people shopping last year.

The most popular gift purchases during the holiday season are holiday greeting cards, with 53% of shoppers saying that’s their favorite, followed by 49% who target clothing and accessory purchases. Some 28% say they like to buy books, video games and other media, while 25% say they favor buying personal care or beauty items, according to the NRF.

CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero spoke with holiday shoppers who took advantage of the savings ahead of the busiest shopping day of the year.